Archive for August 2009

Did Hamilton get paid for no work?

An article in Saturday’s Virginian-Pilot implies that was the case. In a June 11 e-mail to [Dave] Blackburn, [Del. Phil] Hamilton expressed concern that the contract “seems to imply full-time work hours.” He noted that he also had responsibilities as a legislator and as a part-time employee of the Newport News school system. In a … Continue reading »

Bob McDonnell’s world

Reading The Washington Post article late Saturday evening on Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell’s 1989 thesis, I decided to withhold judgment until I could read the thesis myself. (The article – edited for space -  was reprinted on the front page of The Virginian-Pilot.) So I settled down Sunday evening to read the 67-page (not … Continue reading »

LG candidate Wagner on local radio Sunday

Jody Wagner, the Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, will be the guest on “Faith Toward God” this Sunday. The show airs at 2:15pm on WGPL, 1350AM. Listeners will have the ability to call in with questions. The call in number is (757)624-9475.

Shannon’s plan to reduce gang violence

Steve Shannon, the Democratic candidate for Attorney General, released a plan today to crack down on gang violence. “Gang violence and recruitment are a top threat to public safety here in Virginia,” said Shannon. “As Attorney General I will work with schools, community groups and parents to stop gang activity before it starts. I will … Continue reading »

Ouch!

Friday this ‘n that

Hamilton taken off RPV website. Saw this pop up last night on the Pilot’s political blog. The website is here. Combined with Jeff Frederick’s tweet, I’m wondering what the heck is going on that side. Has the RPV split with the Speaker? Inquiring minds wanna know UPDATE: He’s back up. According to The Shad Plank: … Continue reading »

New Creigh Deeds ad

Blog messed up

The fine folks here at wordpress.com have made a backend change to the theme that I’ve been using and screwed something up. As the result, the blog looks like crap. Unfortunately, there is nothing I can do until they fix it. Worse part is that support went on holiday for a week starting today. I’m … Continue reading »

Sen. Mark Warner talks about…

… a number of things. I had the pleasure of chatting with Senator Mark Warner Tuesday afternoon. He called me from the road, as he traveled from Amherst County to Charlottesvlle, after having spent the morning in Lynchburg and in Bedford at The National D-Day Memorial. Despite the fact that health care is the number … Continue reading »

Another Deeds radio ad: “Grass stains”

The Deeds campaign has launched another radio ad, this one called “Grass Stains.” The ad will be aired across Virginia.

Reminder: Bouchard event with Webb Thursday

Please join me this Thursday, August 27th for a special event with U.S. Senator Jim Webb. What: U.S. Senator Jim Webb When: Thursday, August 27th @ 6pm Where: The Pavilion Center II, 600 22nd Street, Virginia Beach, VA To RSVP and purchase your tickets, please click HERE or call Jenn at (757) 226-0427.

2008 DNC Convention tribute to Kennedy

I was there.  After the tribute was shown, the Senator made his appearance. I can’t tell you in words what it felt like: the tremendous adoration and respect for him was palpable.